NOI - Service Contract Renewal for Bruker Biospec 7T MRI Scanner
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the Neurophysiology Imaging Facility (NIF) supported by NIMH, NINDS, and NEI, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a non-competitive contract for service and maintenance of its Bruker Biospec 7T MRI Scanner. This system is critical for ongoing laboratory animal imaging and neurophysiological research in Bethesda, MD. The government intends to award this contract to Interaxon Inc. as the sole responsible source due to proprietary equipment and specialized service requirements. Responses from interested parties demonstrating capability are due by April 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract requires comprehensive hardware and software maintenance for the Bruker Biospec 7T MRI Scanner (System ID: 5077339). Key services include:
- Full console support to minimize downtime.
- Email and telephone technical support during standard business hours.
- Timely provision of replacement parts (new or exchange, with a one-year warranty) from an inventory maintained by the contractor, including overnight shipping for non-operational consoles.
- Provision of software updates within 30 days of release.
- Supply of complete operator manuals and technical documentation.
- Services must be performed by a certified, manufacturer-trained service engineer. Exclusions from coverage include the RRI gradient/shim coil, PCI gradient amplifier, and non-Bruker RF coils.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Pre-solicitation, non-competitive (Notice of Intent to Sole Source).
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source).
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period from the date of award, with three (3) 12-month option periods, priced separately.
- Estimated Value: Not exceeding $7 million.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34M size standard).
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a response to identify their interest and capability. Responses should include:
- Unit price, list price, shipping/handling costs, and delivery period.
- Prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, DUNS, TIN, and business size certification.
- All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Responses must be submitted electronically to Nicholas Capobianco (Nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov).
Deadlines
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm EDT.
- Published Date: April 6, 2026.